Exercise club

[Widowedvegan]

All I could muster in the cold wet dark was a brisk stroll around the streets. Walked about 2.5 miles in 40 minutes. Better than nothing at all. Forgot to take phone to document the Christmas lights, I'll try to remember next time!

At least you got out and walked…
I never got dressed today and have spent the entire day in bed watching stupid tv

 

[Lady Wolfshead]

I will get on my elliptical trainer today for 45 minutes. I watch YouTube videos while working out, which makes the time go faster. I usually watch videos about philosophy, psychological topics (especially The Crappy Childhood Fairy, Dr. Tracey Marks or Therapy in a Nutshell).

 

[KM76710]

Did about 30 minutes on the vertical climber this afternoon, good wake up after a nap.

 

[Kiwi2016]

Been awhile since on here...first kudos to all and all you are doing.

Have a question they closed the pool for the winter till March alas. So, I am trying to come up with an alternative to swimming laps (1000 m in 1 hour). Trying the treadmill for an hour of brisk walking (go about 3 miles...so not really super brisk alas). Wondered if anyone had any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

 

[AvidFan]

Ran 5 miles in the last of the daylight, felt good and strong and enjoyed it - light and temperature dropping towards zero by the end!

 

[AvidFan]

Been awhile since on here...first kudos to all and all you are doing.

Have a question they closed the pool for the winter till March alas. So, I am trying to come up with an alternative to swimming laps (1000 m in 1 hour). Trying the treadmill for an hour of brisk walking (go about 3 miles...so not really super brisk alas). Wondered if anyone had any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Don't know. Yoga or pilates to keep you supple. Speed up the walk into a gentle jog? Go out hiking so you get best of the light and movement but you don't get the same upper body workout. Difficult to know as it depends on if you have any other equipment and your core fitness levels, could you set incline on the treadmill etc. Maybe light weights and circuit training, pushups etc.

 

[Lady Wolfshead]

Went to the gym today for strength training machines. Also did a 45-minute brisk walk.

 

[Kiwi2016]

Don't know. Yoga or pilates to keep you supple. Speed up the walk into a gentle jog? Go out hiking so you get best of the light and movement but you don't get the same upper body workout. Difficult to know as it depends on if you have any other equipment and your core fitness levels, could you set incline on the treadmill etc. Maybe light weights and circuit training, pushups etc.

Thanks for the ideas. I am trying to do the treadmill at 5 incline and 3.5 speed for 1 hour (about 3 miles) 2 days a week. I do have access to gym with equipment so guess will give weights, elliptical and/or rowing machine a try. Know I'm whining but all those seem like "work" versus swimming which is exercise but relaxing for me....sigh...but will look on positive side as chance to learn some new things...

 

[AvidFan]

Thanks for the ideas. I am trying to do the treadmill at 5 incline and 3.5 speed for 1 hour (about 3 miles) 2 days a week. I do have access to gym with equipment so guess will give weights, elliptical and/or rowing machine a try. Know I'm whining but all those seem like "work" versus swimming which is exercise but relaxing for me....sigh...but will look on positive side as chance to learn some new things...

Lol don't worry about it, I'm the same with running, it's exercise but I really enjoy it and it's relaxing for me - most other forms of exercise feel like work for me! It's great you love the swimming but a shame they close that pool for so long. Good luck with the alternative exercises in the meantime!

 

[Windhover]

I've been doing a bare minimum during this quasi breakdown. At least I'm still doing planks and core work and yoga.

 

[KM76710]

Did the post office walk check and went by the truck stop get a few things, full up on milk and the like.

 

[Windhover]

Been awhile since on here...first kudos to all and all you are doing.

Have a question they closed the pool for the winter till March alas. So, I am trying to come up with an alternative to swimming laps (1000 m in 1 hour). Trying the treadmill for an hour of brisk walking (go about 3 miles...so not really super brisk alas). Wondered if anyone had any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

IF you've access to a rowing machine, I suggest rowing, with headphones for music or whatever you like.

 

[Kiwi2016]

Lol don't worry about it, I'm the same with running, it's exercise but I really enjoy it and it's relaxing for me - most other forms of exercise feel like work for me! It's great you love the swimming but a shame they close that pool for so long. Good luck with the alternative exercises in the meantime!

Thanks for the encouragement! Needed that!

 

[KM76710]

Thanks for the encouragement! Needed that!

I agree with @seabird about a rower. They are a good choice for upper body development.

 

[Windhover]

I did biceps and core work today.

 

[Kiwi2016]

Well have been a sloth but tomorrow is a new week...

 

[AvidFan]

Today all I did was walk to supermarket and back. Slowly. And put the bins upright. Fingers crossed knee felt OK at snail pace, will have to titrate the walking pace then work up to running again...

 

[Windhover]

I'm resting today. Spent a few hours doing very light work in the kitchen making savory foods for the coming week, cleaning pots and pans and the floor.

 

[Ju]

All I've done today is come on here to let people know I'm still alive

 

[KM76710]

Well have been a sloth but tomorrow is a new week...

That giving yourself a break is always important. For both the rest which being relaxed can be very important and also pushing too hard you can over do and try to go for too much too quickly.